Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two is an epic science fiction movie that is the sequel to 2021’s Dune and the second of the two-part adaptation of the 1965 novel of the same name by Frank Herbert. The movie stars Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, and more. The performances of the actors have been highly lauded by the audience and the critics.
The movie follows the story of Paul Atreides uniting with the Fremen people of the desert planet Arrakis to execute a war against House Harkonnen. Actors including Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, LéaSeydoux, Christopher Walken, and Souheila Yecoub joined the cast for the sequel, which was released on March 1st, 2024. Dune: Part Two has managed to break records of two highly successful and critically acclaimed movies in just mere days of its release.
Dune: Part Two surpasses Barbie & Oppenheimer’s opening weekend box office collection
Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two starring Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, and more is one of the highly awaited movies of 2024. Especially after the studios decided to re-release Dune just a few days before the release of the sequel to keep up the anticipation amongst the audience at its top level.
According to reports by THR, Dune: Part Two upon its release has opened up to a smashing record-breaking $178.5 million global opening. The movie ranks as the seventh biggest opening weekend ever for IMAX in likes-for-likes. The movie is yet to release in China and Japan which will surely add to the global grossing amount of the movie.
In so not-so-surprising situation, the opening weekend collection of Dune: Part Two has managed to surpass the collection of Greta Gerwig’s Barbie and Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer. According to reports by Variety, Barbie which is considered the biggest movie of 2023 starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling opened up to $155 million making it the biggest debut of 2023.
The much-hyped Barbenheimer phenomenon at the time of the release of Barbie & Oppenheimer on the same day pushed the audience to watch a double feature. Talking about Nolan’s Oppenheimer, which is considered the front-runner for the Academy Award 2024, opened to $174 million globally. Both movies were much liked by the audience and the critics but it seems like Dune: Part Two has managed to surpass their records in mere a few days of its release making it the fifth highest-grossing movie of 2024.
The movie has received positive reviews from the audience with them appreciating the movie for its visual effects, performances from the actors, and screenplay. Some audience members and critics have dubbed the movie as the best science fiction film.
Fans react to Dune: Part Two’s recording breaking box office collection
Ardent fans of the cinema were very excited about Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two’s release and were very pleased that their expectations were met thoroughly. After it was reported that the movie had managed to not only set up a record-breaking opening weekend collection but also surpass Barbie and Oppenheimer, they took to their social media to express their excitement.
One of the users mentioned, ‘I dare to say, ‘As it was written’’, with another writing that the movie was amazing and managed to have them captivated for three hours. An X user noted that the success of Dune: Part Two is going to help the theatre industry while others advised movie enthusiasts to watch the movie.
I dare to say…."As it was written" pic.twitter.com/ug7iIccO3n
— Say My Name (@Name__Error_404) March 3, 2024
The movie was amazing. Had me captivated for 3 hours
— CJ (@CJ07370) March 3, 2024
AS WRITTEN 🙇♂️
— TRB Cody (@CodyOG123) March 3, 2024
Users have mentioned that every second spent in the theater watching Dune: Part Two was worthwhile adding that they have already watched it twice. A user expanded that they were mesmerized by the cinematic spectacle of Dune 2 which is like a testament to the enduring power of storytelling and the allure of science fiction.
That movie was the best movie I’ve seen in a while. I got dune in my top ten science fiction movies.
It’s up there with Scanners the matrix one and two three was meh. twelve monkeys, Tenet and Star Wars.The whole series was 🔥.
Instant classic that’s a movie you show…
— indy television (@indy_television) March 4, 2024
It kept my interest throughout the movie, so I guess it was pretty good.
— man on a rock (@Man_on_a_rock) March 4, 2024
Best movie of the decade
— Kyle Paxton (@k_pizzl) March 3, 2024
Producer Mary Parent shared via Variety that it’s permeated the culture adding that all signs point towards a long play. Warner Bros. President of Domestic Distribution Jeff Goldstein stated that this is the moment for Timothée Chalamet.
Dune: Part Two is playing in cinemas.
